WATCH: Fact and Fiction about Encoding 4K without H.265 (aka HEVC)

Rob Moodey discusses the fact versus fiction surrounding the necessity of H.265 in the 4K industry. Covering the capabilities and virtues of the established and tested H.264 standard, he also delves into challenges that are presented with the adoption of new encoding technologies.

Two big industry trends were top of my mind, as my plane touched down in South Carolina last week to attend the Synnex Strategic Partner Summit in Greenville, that took place May 16-18. And as the Summit progressed–hosted by the big AV distributor Synnex with hundreds of ...read more

Kickstarter Patrol: Takieso Graft Design has introduced a mousepad that can double as a portable wireless charger. It's already over goal with over $20,000 pledged and about a month left to go.Compatible with the Qi wireless standard, the wool and leather MousePad+ supports ...read more

Editor’s Note: Welcome to NewBay’s inaugural edition of Need to Know, where we explain complex topics and demonstrate how they apply to each industry we serve. Need to Know stories appear on our websites and in our magazines. Keep coming back for future topics, to include 5G, ...read more

Concerns about Facebook privacy continue to grow; people are rethinking their participation. Facebook is trying to be less obtuse about how to control your data. But today's latest revelation is this: they save your deleted and unpublished videos (and now promise to delete them). ...read more

Lake Forest, CA – August 14, 2018 – Pro Audio Technology (PRO), the leading supplier of high-output loudspeakers and DSP-programmable amplifier systems is pleased to announce the appointment of Victor Holloway to the role of Vice President.A seasoned executive and entrepreneur, ...read more

Anaheim, California (August 14, 2018) - Extron is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the Quantum Ultra 305, a 3U, 5-slot card frame that supports any combination of Quantum Ultra input and output cards. The Quantum Ultra 305 features a high-speed video bus with the ...read more

Anaheim, California (August 13, 2018) - Extron is pleased to introduce the Extron SF 26PT, a two-way pendant loudspeaker for high performance program or music playback in high-ceiling and open-ceiling applications. Taking inspiration from modern pendant lighting, the SF 26PT ...read more

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, August 14, 2018 – Carousel Digital Signage, a division of Tightrope Media Systems, announces the immediate availability of its new 7.4 software release for enterprise-class digital signage. The new release adds support for BrightSign’s complete range of 4K ...read more